NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-2, CA
88 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Bell 47G-2. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 4 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181008'))
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181008'))
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NTSB WPR26LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mettler, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure the loading hose had been disconnected before takeoff, which resulted in an interrupted takeoff and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the ground loader's failure to disconnect the hose before…NTSB WPR09CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Turlock, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB LAX02LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Oasis, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB LAX02LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Compton, CAthe failure and separation of a fan belt for the engine cooling system. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection 14 hours prior to the accident.NTSB LAX00LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Vacaville, CAFailure of the pilot to see wires and maintain clearance while flying at a low altitude.NTSB LAX98LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Burbank, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX97LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Buttonwillow, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a utility pole (obstruction) during aerial application. The obstruction was a related factor.NTSB LAX95LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Nipomo, CAthe pilot's improper handling of the helicopter by her failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the attempted maneuver resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB LAX93LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Gonzales, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires.NTSB LAX90LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-II · Rialto, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent overcontrol while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inexperience.NTSB LAX86LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Palmdale, CAThe helicopter landed hard in the desert while on a VFR personal flt. The plt indicated that he just departed a mountian area for refueling. He also indicated he was disoriented and the compass was inoperable. He decided to land and check the fuel quantity.…NTSB LAX86FVD07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe pilot was making a slow pass and dragged one spray boom on the ground. Insufficient airspeed resulted in loss of control. Helicopter crashed.NTSB LAX86LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Moss, CAAfter starting a left climbing turn at the end of a spray run the plt said he felt a 'shudder in the airframe' as the engine 'went to full RPM.' The plt stated that he thought 'the clutch had slipped' and added collective to compensate. The helicopter began…NTSB LAX85LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CADuring an ag flt, at abt 5 ft AGL, the plt heard a loud bang, the eng oversped, & all pwr to the rotor blades was lost. The plt attempted to immediately land in the underlying field, but had insufficient altitude/airspeed to autorotate. The acft touched down,…NTSB LAX85LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Big Bear City, CAOn August 12, 1985, a Bell 47G2 helicopter collided with a yucca tree and rolled over during a landing near Big Bear City, CA. The acft sustained substantial damage and the plt and his two passengers were not injured. The purpose of the flight was a aerial…NTSB LAX85LVM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CAThe plt stated he intended to climb over a pwr line at the end of a swath run, however, a tailwind gust was encountered and the acft could not obtain sufficient altitude to clear the line. The plt elected to fly under the line unaware of a lower line which…NTSB LAX85LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe eng experienced a ttl loss of pwr during cruise flt at 300-400 ft AGL. The plt performed an autorotation into a grape vineyard which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter. Cause of the loss of pwr was not determined.NTSB LAX85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G2 · Castroville, CAAt the beginning of a swath run a total loss of power occurred. During the hard forced landing, the main rotor blades severed the tail boom. The helicopter fuel tanks were found empty after the accident.NTSB LAX84LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Concord, CAAccording to a plt/operator statement, the student plt was cleared for a downwind apch to land on 'pad 3.' The student stated that the apch was normal until he slowed to 40 mph & 'made left turn to final approach into a cross wind.' During the turn to final…NTSB LAX84LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CAThe plt reported that he was making a swath run at the edge of the field when he apchd a standpipe. He applied control pressure to avoid the obstruction, but the outer 3 inches of the rotor blades struck the standpipe. The helicopter contacted the ground…NTSB LAX83LVM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G2 · 5nm East Of Sal, CAAfter takeoff, during an aerial application flight, the pilot felt a sudden jolt and the engine RPM revved then decayed very rapidly. The pilot made a hard landing and the main rotor severed the tail rotor. The aircraft was within the weight and balance…NTSB LAX82DA186Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G2 · Santa Maria, CAThe helicopter contacted the platform with a landing skid and rolled over during an attempted takeoff. As the helicopterlifted off of a truck mounted platform a skid became fouled by the truck and a dynamic roll-over occurred.NTSB LAX82DA135Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe pilot landed to pick up a flagger and take him to the end of the field. The landing was made facing north on a north-south driveway. An overhead line was located along the east side of the driveway. During takeoff, the pilot moved laterally to the west,…NTSB LAX82FA077Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Brawley, CAThe pilot visually checked the gas tank before takeoff and estimated there was about 1/4 tank of fuel. He then started the engine and hovered over to the water tanker and loaded 60 gallons of water in the spray tank in order to calibrate the number of gallons…NTSB LAX82DA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Watsonville, CADuring a preceding spray operation, the pilot noted that some of the spray nozzles were not functioning properly. He flushed the tanks with fresh water and partially refilled them with water to perform an airborne nozzle check. While performing the check at…NTSB LAX81FUQ25Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Agua Dulce, CANTSB LAX81FVD24Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Oakland, CANTSB LAX81FVA38Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Orosi, CANTSB LAX81FUG25Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Oasis, CANTSB LAX80DUQ15Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Rosamond, CANTSB LAX80FA063Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G2 · Brentwood, CANTSB LAX79DA091Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G2 · Greenfield, CANTSB LAX79FVM30Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2A · Salinas, CANTSB OAK79DVA44Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Kerman, CANTSB OAK79FVM24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47-G2 · Salinas, CANTSB OAK79DVM07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G2 · Castroville, CANTSB OAK78FVM41Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47-G2 · Soledad, CANTSB LAX78DUM16Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G2 · Oceanside, CANTSB LAX78FUA09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · San Pedro, CANTSB OAK77FXQ26Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · So Lake Tahoe, CANTSB LAX77FUD07Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Santa Monica, CANTSB OAK77DVM12Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G2 · King City, CANTSB OAK76DVM20Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Salinas, CANTSB LAX76FUQQ5Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Valencia, CANTSB OAK76FVG02Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G-2 · Napa, CANTSB LAX75DUQ22Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Arroyo Grande, CANTSB OAK75FVM04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G-2A · Gonzales, CANTSB OAK75DVD03Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Linden, CANTSB OAK74FVD22Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Sebastopol, CANTSB LAX74AL057Accident · 2 fatalClosedBell 47D1 · Westminster, CA